Excursions from Hotel Riu Palace Macao

Punta Cana Adventures operates 12 curated excursions with free lobby pickup from Hotel Riu Palace Macao, from $65 to $179 per person. Most booked: Whale Watching Tour (Half-Day), Cayo Levantado Tour from Punta Cana, and Saona Island Full Experience – Three Beaches & Natural Pool. All include bilingual guides, reserve-now-pay-later, and free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.

Pickup times vary by tour, but most excursions leave the hotel lobby in one of these windows:

• Morning tours: roughly 7:00–8:30 AM
• Late morning tours: around 10:00–11:30 AM
• Afternoon tours: about 1:00–2:00 PM
• Evening tours: typically 4:00–4:30 PM

Your exact pickup time will be emailed to you after booking. Please be in the lobby at Hotel Riu Palace Macao about 10 minutes before the scheduled time so we don't miss you.

Yes. All our Hotel Riu Palace Macao excursions include complimentary lobby pickup as part of your booking. The price on each tour is the total, with no hidden transportation fees and no tipping required for the driver.

Yes. Many of our tours are available with "Reserve now, pay later," so you can lock in your date and time without paying upfront. You don't have to pay today; payment is due about three days before your tour, and you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before pickup.

While each tour is different, a good rule of thumb is to bring:

• A towel
• Sunscreen
• Swimwear
• A change of clothes
• Cash or card for tips, photos, and any extra purchases

Check your specific tour description for any special gear or clothing suggestions.

Most Punta Cana hotels are 20 to 60 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). For an exact drive time and transfer price from Hotel Riu Palace Macao, visit our Punta Cana Airport Transfers page for an instant quote, or message us on WhatsApp.

Yes, we do. We offer Punta Cana airport transfers between the airport and your hotel or resort all day, every day, including to Hotel Riu Palace Macao.

You can learn more and request a quote here: Punta Cana Airport Transfers.

We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for popular tours like Monkey Land and Saona Island; they tend to sell out quickly. If you book ahead, your spot is reserved and you won't be left waiting. With our "Reserve now, pay later" option, you don't have to pay today; payment is due about three days before your tour.

Yes. In addition to Hotel Riu Palace Macao, we serve other Excellence properties such as Excellence El Carmen, as well as several nearby resorts in the Punta Cana area. Check your preferred hotel's page on our site to see exactly which tours pick up there.

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Yes. Hotel Riu Palace Macao guests who book excursions through us consistently rate the experience 4.9/5, with Saona Island and Monkeyland ranking as the top-rated all-inclusive-friendly day trips. If you'd rather stay at the resort for a day or two, our free-cancellation policy lets you reserve early without commitment.

For first-time visitors, Saona Island Day Trip (catamaran + speedboat to a Caribbean island with lunch and open bar) is the most popular choice. For adventure, Scape Park and Off-Road Dune Buggies rank highest. For a nature-plus-culture day, Monkeyland combined with a jungle buggy ride is a strong pick.

Pick a tour above, choose a date and number of guests, then click Reserve. You can pay now or choose reserve-now-pay-later (payment due 3 days before pickup). Once confirmed, we'll email your exact lobby pickup time the day before your excursion.